The School Age Services team at the Pozez JCC of Northern VA is looking for our next Assistant Director of Camp and Afterschool. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for excellence, hold a strong work ethic, and can serve as a strong, positive role model for
children and staff.

We are a dedicated, creative, and considerate group who wholeheartedly believe in the positive outcomes that camp, afterschool, and youth programming provide. Our team is focused on improving our programs, our JCC, and ourselves through thought leadership, active community participation, and continual growth. We value humor and hard-work, creativity and intentionality, enthusiasm and professionalism. Our team is looking for someone that wants to grow alongside others, can find creative answers to challenges, and enjoys being in an office with others.

This is a full-time year-round position for someone looking to pursue a career in camping/youth programming.

Essential Position Duties (includes, but are not limited to):

Staff Management
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and coordinating staff, including managing employment
procedures, and daily supervision.
• Assist in leading in the creation and implementation of staff training, manuals, and orientations
for Camp Achva.
• Assist in researching and developing best practices for camp to implement throughout the
summer, including current theories in child development, relevant Jewish themes and values,
and soft skills

Programming
• Assist in managing and staying up-to-date with camp social media accounts (Facebook,
Instagram).
• Assist in developing, scaling and executing on summer programs
• Assist in supply purchasing

Position Overview
The Development Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Development Department, including but not limited to database and project management, donor stewardship, campaign materials, and special events are well executed. This person also provides executive assistance to the Executive Director and Director of Development, enabling them to implement The Vilna’s new strategic plan and capital campaign.

The successful candidate must possess strong attention to detail with a proven track record of self-direction and will be excited to deliver strong customer service and manage behind-the-scenes development processes. Advanced data entry and digital skills, along with demonstrated experience in project management and organizational systems, are preferred. The ideal candidate is passionate about arts and culture, historic preservation, and the Boston Jewish immigrant story.

Responsibilities
Gift Entry and Database Management (40%)
Manage CRM database and maintain accuracy of data; enter prospect, donor, and stakeholder data including up-to-date contact information, meeting notes, and future tasks.
Optimize use of CRM database to create reports that drive development activities and success.
Deposit, track, and acknowledge all philanthropic gifts and pledges.
Conduct thorough research on prospective and current donors.

Executive Assistance for Executive Director and Director of Development (40%)
Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Director of Development as needed, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating meeting follow up.
Work closely with the Director of Development to organize and manage donor engagement cycles of research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Manage grant applications and reporting processes.

Donor Communications and Special Events (20%)
Assist marketing team with development of annual fund and other campaign materials including writing appeals, drafting copy for website and collateral, and crafting social media strategies.
Collaborate with the marketing team on material design and website integration.
Assist with planning and executing cultivation and fundraising events.
Staff public programs and donor events; ensure that participants feel valued and engaged.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree minimum
2-3 years of professional experience
Demonstrated experience and skill in grants and donor management
Familiarity with database management and marketing principles
Proficiency in Google Workspace and ability to learn computer programs quickly

Ideal Qualities
Aligned with The Vilna’s mission and values
Highly organized and data-oriented: enjoys spreadsheets, data input, tracking to drive goal-oriented activities and success
People-oriented, comfortable and eager to engage with donors and program participants
Takes initiative and can work independently, but likes to ask questions and collaborate with professional staff and volunteer leadership
Capacity to juggle multiple priorities efficiently, while balancing overarching goals and various projects with flexibility and speed
Superb interpersonal, verbal, written, and digital communication skills
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Curiosity and a willingness to learn
Willingness to work nights and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Salary range and benefits: $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits.

Apply Now
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jobs@vilnashul.org with subject: Development Coordinator/ [Your Name]. No phone calls please.

Applications will close on Friday, September 13, 2024. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. We thank you for your interest in career opportunities at The Vilna.

About The Vilna Shul: Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture
The Vilna Shul is a cultural center in a historic synagogue building in downtown Boston. Our mission is to spark excitement and curiosity about Jewish culture and our American immigrant story through vibrant and meaningful experiences. Our vision is to be a place where arts, culture, tradition and ideas power personal connections, community and the pursuit of a more inclusive society. To learn more, visit us at www.vilnashul.org.

The Vilna Shul provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Vilna Shul complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Family Experience Associate is responsible for year-round communications with parents in support of camp registrations and payments, ensuring responsiveness and excellent customer service. They will support all aspects of enrollment including our financial aid process, website updates, enrollment-related emails, and ensuring all camp families submit their forms on time for the summer. We are seeking an individual who can become the subject matter expert in our CampMinder system, who can create detailed reports and oversee payments with efficiency and accuracy.

Camp Seneca Lake (CSL) is a premier co-ed overnight summer camp set on 200+ acres on Seneca Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Western New York. For over 90 summers CSL has given campers in grades 3-12 a special place to recharge, unplug, and connect to nature and friends. CSL welcomes all campers into a safe compassionate community where each child is encouraged to become their best self.

Children from all backgrounds come together to learn important life skills that will stay with them through adulthood. Campers develop independence, form lifelong friendships, and a deep connection to a tight knit community that is strong at its core. CSL is owned and operated by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester, and we are an inclusive community center and camp that welcomes campers and staff of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages.

This is a full-time, year-round position based remotely or in Rochester, NY if desired. During the summer months, the Family Experience Associate will live onsite at Camp Seneca Lake (CSL) in Penn Yan, NY.

Job Purpose
The Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager contributes to the mission of Tawonga by collaborating with the Bay Area Programming team to plan and implement all of our Bay Area programs. In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, this position will support current and future Bay Area programs including Tawonga’s B*Mitzvah (Bar, Bat & B’nai Mitzvah) program, Tawonga Family School, Tot Shabbats, holiday programs, Tawonga Tikkun Days (volunteering/clean up days) and program expansion. This position will provide program development, coordination, administration and management of Tawonga’s B*Mitzvah Program (TBM) and Tawonga Family School (TFS). This position also supports the agency’s Bay Area based summer functions including support of Ruach Ride, and supporting communications and family relationships. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships.

Values and Shared Expectations
Act as a representative of the organization and demonstrate its goals in a positive and professional manner to all. Demonstrate professionalism and accountability. Provide excellent customer service. Take initiative to analyze and solve problems, treat others with courtesy and respect, respond to program participant needs, maintain a high degree of ethics, integrity and confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise the lead Jewish Educators and Teaching Assistants for the B*Mitzvah Program and Tawonga Family School

Down the Mountain (Bay Area Programs)
Manage Tawonga B*Mitzvah program and Tawonga Family School
Collaborate with Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships on hiring and training of all program educators
Support Bay Area based summer functions including Ruach Ride (summer camp bus transport) and parent communication
Implement and/or collaborate on holiday programs co-sponsored by partner organizations, Jewish holiday programs, tot shabbats, family volunteer days, alumni programming, and other local events
Collaborate on innovation, growth, and cohesion of existing programs

Oversight of Tawonga Family School & B*Mitzvah Classes, Retreats and Other Gatherings
Manage B*Mitzvah (Bar, Bat & B’nai Mitzvah) program including organizing, planning and coordinating classes, retreats, Kabbalat Shabbat services, Hebrew Education, and adult learning
Manage the Tawonga Family School program, ensuring high-quality experiences for children, families, and teachers
With the support of the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, hire and train lead educators and teaching assistants
Supervise lead educators and teaching assistants, including observing weekend classes (~2 to 4 weekend days monthly) regularly, and providing support and feedback on classroom management, lessons and other issues that arise
Supervise and observe Kabbalat Shabbat Services (1 evening monthly) and adult education (1 evening monthly)
In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, provide mentorship and support to the Jewish Educator team to create a collaborative group culture focused on providing quality educational experiences
Identify and assign substitute educators as needed
Act as an educator and/or substitute teacher in classes if needed
Create and implement program orientation, B*Mitzvah Program back to school night and other related program gatherings
Develop and adapt curriculum, build sample lesson plans, review lesson plans and activities with educators before classes, and act as Jewish education expert
Teach classes and education sessions on retreats and lead family education sessions
In partnership with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, direct the B*Mitzvah Retreats (2 weekends per year)
Build and steward relationships with a diversity of families (including multiracial, interfaith, LGBTQ+, single parent families etc.) , manage challenging student situations, support families and provide customer service as needed
Organize program testimonials and photos for marketing, grants and evaluation

Oversight of Service Planning including B*Mitzvah Mentorship & Mitzvah Projects
Prepare service/song leaders to have a consistent outline and system for services
Support families in service date selection, service details and location selection
Manager mentorship program including recruitment of mentors, trainings and meetings, and matching mentors
Oversee the mitzvah project including researching organizations, pairing students with projects and overseeing their participation
Collaborate with Bay Area Programs Coordinator to ensure any materials needs/reservations are coordinated and that B*Mitzvah calendar and spreadsheet are up to date

Year Round Holiday & Partnership Programs
Oversee and implement “kid area programming” at High Holiday programs, including developing programmatic plan and determining staff assignments, in collaboration with Bay Area Programs team
Implement Tawonga Bay Area based Jewish holiday programs, partnering with other organizations when appropriate, such as Passover, Hanukkah, Sukkot, and Purim

Programmatic Marketing & Recruitment
Market and recruit for Tawonga B*Mitzvah Program including 2-3 information sessions and presentations at Camp Tawonga to recruit new families
Market and recruit for Tawonga Family School including 2-3 information sessions and presentations at Camp Tawonga to recruit new families
Enroll target registration numbers during each registration cycle (approximately 130 students per year for B*Mitzvah Program and 50 to 60 families for Tawonga Family School)
Build and nurture relationships and communicate regularly with students and families

Summer Camp
Attend and support Bay Area side of Ruach Ride preparations, airport logistics and day-of parking lot logistics, coordinating with Bay Area Programs team
Support San Francisco office team with parent calls, communications, alert lists, forms processing, and other needs; as part of this be on call as needed for some summer evening and weekend coverage, a shared role with the SF team
Support Incident Command function as assigned

Other Responsibilities
Collaborate on innovation of new programs as needed based on the above
Provide information to community on Camp Tawonga, via phone, email, mailings, outreach events, and others as assigned
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs including but not limited to answering phones, email coverage, creating content for social media, working programs at Camp, and other administrative duties as assigned

At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

We have two youth programming opportunities that require a care coordinator as Urban Adamah prides itself on building connection and community using a variety of methods and points-of-access. When completing the application, you may select both or one of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to care coordinators who are interested in engaging with both of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Care Coordinator, you will support students’ needs in Grades K-5 approximately every-other Sunday. You will collaborate and work alongside Urban Adamah Educators to support students with a variety of needs, in both a group-setting, as well as offering individualized support and 1:1 opportunities for students. You will support Educators in leading students through inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Times & Dates

As a Youth Retreats Educator & Care Coordinator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, provide structured “down-time” and re-regulation programming for students, and support students in Grades 4-12 to make connections between caring for one’s body and caring for the earth. In addition, you will be a part of a virtual meeting prior to the start of the retreat with the group’s leaders to discuss any specific student needs, as well as tools and strategies the group leaders use to support the student(s).

At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

We have two youth programming opportunities that require a song leader – as Urban Adamah prides itself on building connection, community, and spiritual practice through song. When completing the application, you may select both or one of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to song leaders who are interested in engaging with both of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Song Leader, you will facilitate and deliver sections of pre-created programming for all chavurah groups, small groups of similar-aged students, in Grades K-5, approximately every-other Sunday. You will support Educators in leading students through inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Dates & Times

As a Youth Retreats Educator & Song Leader, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, offer a variety of ways to engage with Judaism and Jewish practice, particularly through music and the arts, and support students in Grades 4-12 to make connections between these practices with one’s relationship to the earth.

At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

There are three primary youth programming opportunities. When completing the application, you may select as many or as few of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to educators who are interested in engaging with all three of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for a small group of similar-aged students in Grades K-5, approximately every-other Sunday. You will lead students in their inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

FIELD TRIPS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS HALF-DAY PROGRAM
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

As a Field Trip Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, educate students on topics such as sustainability and organic agriculture, and deliver hands-on farm experiences for students in TK-12th Grade.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Dates & Times

As a Youth Retreats Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, educate students on topics such as sustainability and organic agriculture, offer a variety of ways to engage with Judaism and Jewish practice, and deliver hands-on experiences for students in Grades 4-12.

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Job Description

Job Title: Development & Database Associate

Classification: Full-Time Year-Round

Reports to: Associate Development Director

Position Purpose:

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is seeking a full time Development & Database Associate to support the year-round Development/Advancement department various administrative tasks, as well as to provide management over the database system. The position will report to the Associate Development Director with some additional oversight by the Director of Institutional Advancement. This role will have the unique opportunity to assist and learn about all aspects of Camp and the many programs Ramah Berkshires provides.

Essential Job Functions:

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:
Process checks using the systems and processes in place
Create donor folders for Director of Institutional Advancement and Camp Director as needed
Coordination and execution of major donor mailing appeals (2/year)
Mailings for camper, alumni, and major donor gifts
Reconciliation with Accounting and Development department donor gifts through credit card processors Cardpointe and Stripe, monthly, quarterly, and yearly
Assist in scheduling meetings with volunteers and vendors,
Produce and oversee the donor acknowledgement process
Including:
Writing, printing, and sending donor acknowledgement letters
Tribute donations via email and snail mail
Oversee the making, sending and tracking of tribute notifications for donor acknowledgement
Assist Director and Director of Institutional Advancement in managing portfolio of donors and prospective donors
Create prospect research profiles for select prospective donors
Other duties as assigned

Database Management:
Management of donor and donation records in our CRM:
Includes gift entry, demographic updates, combining households, reconciling between two databases
Accurate donation entering into the database with special coding important to the development department for reporting (Fund, Campaign, Appeal)
Update and maintain Development records in our Salsa Engage (email server and lists) and Salsa CRM Donor database (constituent records including donations, one-on-one donor meetings, cultivation, moves management and more)

Event Support:
Provide event support prior to, and at, all of our annual events including sitting at registration and interacting with guests with a smile
These events include:
Parlor meetings at donor homes (approx 3/year)
Annual Gala (1/year)
Annual Golf & Pool Outing (1/year)
Visiting Day (1/year)
Serve as the lead for the Annual Gala’s silent auction from start to finish

Development Reporting:
Run and format reports as needed (For example: year to date comparisons, progress to date, etc…)
Run monthly progress reports
Create various mailings as needed

Qualifications:

Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work as part of a fast paced development team
Comfortable taking direction and instruction
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, and Sheets (knowledge of mail merge and name tags)
Comfortable and willing to learn new software systems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Integrity, patience, adaptability, enthusiasm, and an understanding of development and the Jewish nonprofit community

Salary and Benefits
Base Salary range of $45,000-$55,000
403b with Employer Contribution
Medical, dental, and vision options
Customary additional benefits
This role is located year round in Teaneck, NJ and is a hybrid work model
Go home every day feeling like you made the camp and the world a better place

Qualified minorities and/or women are encouraged to apply; EEO.

Office Manager – Position Description

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is an established, growing and widely-respected non-profit organization based in Bergen County, NJ that operates a residential summer camp in Wingdale, NY.

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is seeking a full time office manager to support the year-round team with managing our Teaneck (off-season) and Wingdale (summer) offices. This position will report to the Director of Operations with some additional oversight by the Associate Director. This role will have the unique opportunity to assist, to manage, and to learn about all aspects of Camp and the many programs we provide. In addition to managing the day-to-day needs of the Camp offices, the role will have responsibility for administrative management of camp operational tasks including transportation, billing, and special days at camp.

Responsibilities:
Administrative Support (examples):
Responsible for managing Camp offices
Support senior leadership with administrative projects
Vendor management
Manage camper billing process
Involved in pieces of payables process
Receive, distribute all office mail
Coordinate all office travel
Support institutional advancement department
Provide event support prior to, and at, all of our annual events
Assist the programming office with trip and special activity research
Proactively follow up on vendor bills
Liaise with vendors such as phones, building, cleaners, etc.
Assist with busing, transportation, luggage for arrival and departure

Salary and Benefits:
Base Salary range of $45,000-$55,000
403b Employee Contribution
Health, dental, and vision options
Customary additional benefits
This role is located in Teaneck, NJ during the off season and Wingdale, NY during the summer. This is a hybrid work model during the off season.
Go home every day feeling like you made the camp and the world a better place

Overview: Camp Tel Yehudah is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Camp Administrator. The Camp Administrator will oversee various administrative aspects related to campers, families, finances, communications, and data organization. This position requires relocation to Barryville, NY, for approximately three months each summer to manage the camp office as the Office Manager while also maintaining year-round duties.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service and Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for parents and organizations, providing support for enrollment, recruitment, financial inquiries, and dissemination of important information. Manage the main email inbox and main phone line for customer service and other communication.

Data Management: Maintain organized systems for managing data on new camper leads, prospective families, alumni, staff, and vendors. Provide administrative support for recruitment and marketing efforts.

Grant Reporting: Track grants and prepare necessary reports and data.

Financial Administration: Process invoices, manage accounts receivable, process tuition and donation checks, create payment plans, and administer the tuition assistance processes.

Senior Management Support: Serve as a member of the senior management team, contributing to major decisions regarding enrollment, organizational structure, communication, and system management. Along with the entire team, participate in all aspects of recruitment and fundraising.

Enrollment Statistics: Create and maintain enrollment statistics to share with key stakeholders.

Summer Office Management: Oversee the summer office in Barryville, including communication with families and organizations, coordination of transportation arrangements, management of medical and legal forms, financial administration and oversight, and supervision of office support staff.

Collaboration with Young Judaea Global: Work with the Office Manager of Young Judaea Global as it relates to the administration of the shared office and associated tasks.

Office and SWAG Inventory Management: Keep track of and order office and SWAG inventory to ensure adequate supplies for camp operations.